Can you guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations?

• Why or why not?

When choosing settings for each of the building performance factors, should you always choose the setting that gives the absolute lowest predicted energy use?

How can you use Insight feedback to make design choices regarding materials, lighting, PV, etc.?

4D simulations are often used to show the construction sequence for an entire project, but shorter simulations that focus on a specific period of time are also useful.

• Can you provide examples of how a simulation that focuses on a 1 or 2 week period could be useful for planning?

What level of detail should be included in a 4D simulation?

• Should you include all of the elements in the building model?

I think all elements should be included in the 4D simulation. In order to create the 4D simulation, not only construction tasks and elements in the model need to be connected but also the model should have all elements for all time schedule tasks.

How can the feedback shown in a 4D simulation help you to optimize the project schedule?

• What are the main benefits of linking model elements to the project schedule?

The main benefit is that the software will automatically link the elements with the activities.

How can model-based quantity takeoff improve the design process?

How can designers improve their designs using the information provided by preliminary estimates of the cost of building their design ideas?

Model-based quantity takeoff supports better decision-making for designers. The model can be used as a tool to assess the feasibility of a project in the design stage very easily.